LPN, LPN​/LVN, Healthcare Nursing

Centerpoint Health cares about our community, and we're looking for like-minded people to join our team!

Improving the physical, social, and mental health of adults, children, and families in Franklin and Middletown, Ohio drives everything we do.

LPN

Middletown and Franklin, OH

Centerpoint Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide both clinical and administrative support to our providers and to facilitate the delivery of health care services and patient care management at our health centers located in Norwood, Franklin, and Middletown, OH.

• Obtain an individual's basic health status and related data; record data in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Analyze and interpret patient data, make informed judgments, and incorporate the prescribed medical regimen into the nursing plan of care.
• Perform health teaching required by the individual and family to maintain an optimal level of health care.
• Communicate outcomes of basic nursing interventions and propose changes in plans of care after consulting with the physician, AP, or RN.
• Collaborate, cooperate, and communicate with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follow health center medical and clinical policies and protocols.
• Oversee schedules and document staff and patient concerns, functioning as the front line of conflict resolution with clinical staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Ambulatory Supervisor and/or Human Resources in their absence to address accountability concerns.
• Maximize provider visits so productivity targets are met.
• Close the visit with the patient; perform patient education within license restrictions about illness and medical condition in relation to diet, exercise, use of medications, diagnostics, or in-home testing to ensure good patient outcome, and review the after‑visit summary (AVS).
• Carry out provider's orders, including authorization of refills according to established protocols and administering treatments.
• Correctly complete requisitions, send specimens to the correct lab per insurance, perform accurate lab linkage, and complete medical necessity advance beneficiary notices (ABNs) following insurance guidelines for preauthorization, diagnostic scheduling, referrals, and specialty visits.
• Be aware of health insurance guidelines for pre‑authorizations and referral processes; schedule diagnostics/specialist visits within network guidelines as ordered by the provider.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Ohio with an unrestricted LPN licensure.
• Preferably 3 years of experience as an LPN providing direct patient care in a health care center; primary care experience preferred.
• Proven customer service experience.

• Patient‑centered medical home (PCMH) experience and/or community health center experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions and think independently as appropriate.
• Interpersonal skills required to work collaboratively with clinical staff of all levels.
• Ability to assist in optimizing delivery of patient services, including knowledge of scope of practice of clinical team.

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs, bend, manage steps, push, pull, and squat. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check, health requirements, and drug test. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Centerpoint Health is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Employee health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Work location:
  
  In person
• Job type:
  Full‑time
• Ability to commute/relocate:
  Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Norwood OH 45212 or Middletown 45042/Franklin 45005). Required